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The Glory of Dunhuang 5, Painted Sculptures

The fifth of ten episodes about Dunhaung, looks at the painted sculptures in the caves.

A look at the introduction of Buddhist sculptures in China and their development over the centuries.

A look at efforts to preserve the traditional art of Tibetan storytelling.

A film from Nepal which looks at how traditional concepts are being incorporated into park management.

A journey through modern Nepal with a nun from remote Mustang.

A film from Nepal about a young monk’s journey through his war torn country (Nepali with English subtitles).

The central dance held in a Bhutanese monastery, its meaning and the preparations.

A journey through modern day Mongolia in search of harmony with the land and the gods.

One small boy’s epic journey in Ladakh to the temple where he will be ordained.

A look at the the murals of one of the thousand Buddha cave sites along the silk road (French narration, English subtitles).